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Kate Chastain Reflects on Friendship with Captain Lee After 'Below Deck' Exit

16 Nov

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Summary

Kate Chastain, 42, discusses her busy life as a new mom
Kate and former boss Captain Lee, 76, have lost touch since she left 'Below Deck' in 2020
Kate praises fellow 'Below Deck' captain Sandy Yawn's skills

Kate Chastain Reflects on Friendship with Captain Lee After 'Below Deck' Exit

In a recent interview at BravoCon 2025, Kate Chastain, the former chief stew on the hit reality show 'Below Deck', discussed her current life as a busy new mom and the evolving relationship with her former boss, Captain Lee.

Kate, who welcomed her son Sullivan in 2023, shared that her focus has shifted to raising her toddler, saying "I'm just so busy with my toddler." This change in her personal life has led to a drifting apart from Captain Lee, with whom she worked closely during her time on the show. "You've got something in common to talk about -- and now we don't," Kate explained. "The ship has sailed. I'm happy for him and I'm happy for me."